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Trump threatens to bomb Oman, widening the war that crippled the global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said on Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

Trump threatens to bomb Oman, widening the war that crippled the global economy

TL;DR

  • U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman.
  • The threat was made because Trump is unhappy about Oman's potential deal with Iran.
  • The deal is related to managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Two regional officials reported the threat.